Division Chief, Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon to lead its Division in the Delaware Valley. This role involves providing expert clinical care for young athletes, developing training programs, and enhancing research initiatives, aligning with Nemours' commitment to excellence and population health.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation

Annual incentive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation packages

403B with employer match

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in DE, NJ, and PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Delaware Valley Sports Medicine Division.
• Provide clinical care for pediatric sports injuries.
• Promote research activities within the department.

Skills

Clinical care for pediatric sports injuries

Leadership in training programs

Engagement in regional outreach

Education

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship training

Certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine

Job description

Opportunity

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon to lead its Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Delaware Valley. One of the largest pediatric programs in the country, the Department of Orthopedics includes 14 surgeons, two nonoperative physicians, 18 advanced practice providers and three clinical fellows with world-renowned programs in spine, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, and lower extremity differences.

Sports Medicine Program

Our program is the largest and most respected program in the region and offers performance, rehabilitation and training programs led by multidisciplinary specialists. With fully equipped sports medicine gyms and a Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, we provide comprehensive care for young athletes. We are looking to grow clinically and to expand the research footprint, leveraging strategic opportunities and resources specifically devoted to this effort.

Position Overview

The Division Chief will drive the strategic growth and development of our Sports Medicine Program.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead and expand the Delaware Valley Sports Medicine Division.
• Provide high-quality, expert clinical care for pediatric sports injuries and maintain an active clinical practice.
• Lead training programs for fellows, residents and medical students, and enhance our academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
• Promote and expand research activities within the department.
• Represent Nemours Children’s in local, regional and national forums and specialty societies and engage in regional outreach initiatives to promote youth sports health.

The Division Chief will work closely with the Chair, Nemours Children’s leadership and medical education staff to ensure the highest standards of clinical, research and teaching services. This role requires a commitment to Nemours Children’s values of Excellence, Respect, Service, Honor and Learning, with a focus on population health.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship training
• Certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in DE, NJ and PA

We Offer

• Competitive base compensation.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision and wellness programs.
• Relocation packages and 403B with employer match.
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Apply

For confidential consideration, apply below. For questions, click hereto email Jessica N. Vega, CDR, Sr. Physician Recruiter.

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